Russian Constitutional Court may be authorized to overturn international courts’ decisionsA group of MPs drafted a bill that extends the power of Russia’s Constitutional Court and gives it the right to find it impossible to execute decisions of international courts on the territory of Russia if they break the supremacy of the Constitution.10:52 18.11.2015
State Duma committee backs bill obliging media to disclose foreign funding sourcesThe State Duma Committee on Information Policy has recommended that the lower house adopt a bill that would toughen control of media outlets that have international funding sources.17:01 17.11.2015
Ban on flights for Russians may be extended to any potentially dangerous country - reportPossibility of a ban on flights for Russians, not only to Egypt but also to other potentially dangerous countries, was discussed at a meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Monday.10:52 10.11.2015
Russian officials to manage subsidiaries of state corporationsRussia's Economy Ministry mulls easing curbs to allow officials of federal agencies to participate in managing subsidiaries of state corporations.12:38 05.11.2015
Russian lawmakers come up with bill on GMO food labeling - reportA group of State Duma lawmakers drafted a bill on labeling of genetically modified food.11:51 29.10.2015
Federation Council approves bill on responsive measures against confiscation of Russian propertyThe Federation Council on Wednesday approved a bill allowing Russian state to limit judicial immunity of certain foreign states as a retaliatory measure against unlawful arrests of Russian property in those countries.14:15 28.10.2015
State Duma lawmaker proposes to introduce special sign for media funded from abroadState Duma lawmaker Alexei Kazakov has proposed to introduce a special sign for media outlets that receive foreign funding.12:43 22.10.2015
Russian MPs propose to tighten airlines’ responsibility for flight delays – reportA group of the State Duma lawmakers have prepared a bill tightening responsibility of airlines for flight delays and inappropriate arrival of the luggage.10:43 15.10.2015
New smoking regulations take effect in RussiaNew procedures regulating the establishment of specialized areas for smoking are effective in Russia since Wednesday.10:24 14.10.2015
Bill on Russian parliament reaches State DumaHead of the Just Russia party Sergei Mironov has submitted a bill to the State Duma that regulates activity of the Russian parliament (the Federal Assembly).11:55 13.10.2015
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022